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Obituary for ex-Councillor Charles Edward Hurter (transcribed).
Summary
Obituary for ex-Councillor Charles Edward Hurter (transcribed).
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Obituary for ex-Councillor Charles Edward Hurter (transcribed).
Obituary for ex-Councillor Charles Edward Hurter (transcribed).
non-fiction
Lineage of Johann August Schwerkolt
schwerkolt johann august, schwerkolt emil august paul, schwerkolt louis, schwerkolt augustus, schwerkolt albert william, schwerkolt louis 2, schwerkolt augusta paulina, schwerkolt john william, schwerkolt richard reinhold, schwerkolt carl benno, schwerkolt bertha maria, schwerkolt johann theodor, schwerkolt mary elizabeth, schwerkolt louis ernest, schwerkolt arthur, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, schwerkolt peggy, schwerkolt wilhelmina ann, schwerkolt charles lionel, schwerkolt rosalie, kruse maria catherine wilhelmina, luby jane, both francesca, sandilands john, tanner william, harris myra victoria naomi, both wilhelmina, goodwin abigail, jackschowsky august emil, jack walter
This book describes the "Koorie" exhibition which is devoted to over 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage in south eastern Australia and displayed in the Kershaw Hall, Museum of Victoria.
non-fiction
The "Koorie" exhibition which opened in 1988 is devoted to over 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage in south eastern Australia and displayed in the Kershaw Hall, Museum of Victoria. This book provides details and photographs of the exhibition.
aborigines, museum victoria
Sample of sequin decoration.
Black jet sequins stitched onto a black netting.
black sequin, black netting, elsie doris whitten
non-fiction
The redeveloped Morack Public Golf is completed
morack golf course, vermont south
non-fiction
Weekly activities program at the Nunawading Community Centre
nunawading community centre, ymca
non-fiction
The life of Mary Drost OAM
drost mary oam, blackburn tree preservation society
Wedding clothes - January 1968. Lined green dress and matching coat.
Green Dress and coat Lemon lining - Shantung Made by Hermes Pty. Ltd. Melbourne Purchased from Hermes of Collins Street Decorative ribbing - same material as outfit
wedding going away outfit, hermes of melbourne
Painting of Schwerkolt Cottage Barbara Rogalski is currently member of WHS "Autumn" is one of 4 paintings.
Oil Painting - 1 of 4 - Autumn Painted in 1988 Schwerkolt Cottage - Mitcham
Signed by B. Rogalski
painting, schwerkolt cottage - autumn, barbara rogalski
Owned by Patrice's Grandmother Elsie Doris Witten (nee Williams)
Beaded motif. Gold, grey and pink beads fashioned into two daisies with two leaves beneath.
beading, motif
Woman's fashion shirt with decorative features on shoulders.
- Black nylon women's shirt with silver/bronze features on shoulders and large/small button motif on right shoulder - Shoulder pads - Long sleeves, press studs at wrist.
Sports direction by Anthea Crawford - 12
shirt, decorative shoulder patches
1. Five black press studs on green card 2. Four press studs on blue card.
1. The Myrene Snap stud size 00, rustless, made in England possible for The Myer Emporium Ltd Melbourne and Adelaide. 2. British made snap studs, size 0, war time pack made in England.
press studs, jennings patrice, elsie doris whitten
Various garments associated with wedding January 1965.
- Cream coloured - "A" line - 3/4 sleeves - slightly 'belled" - Organza lined - square neckline - Reputedly Georges manufacture (unlabeled) - C 1968
Nil
silk, otterman, wedding, handmade, georges ltd
The Young Workers' Patriotic Guild was formed in Victorian schools in 1916. Children raised money for the war effort. Each child who raised one pound received a certificate.
Certificate of young workers Patriotic Guild. Coloured illustrations of two students and three women on certificate.
Young workers' Patriotic Guild
Flora Macdonald needle in packet of 6 size 10 needles.
Crewel the Flora Macdonald needle packet size 10. Made in England. Abel Monalds celebrated needles.
needles, sewing, mending
Fids/Bodkins owned by Elsie Doris Whitten (nee Williams). She grew up in Harbour Masters House, Warrnambool. Possibly used for sewing
2 small bone fids/Bodkins - cream coloured with scrimshaw designs on.
Scrimshaw
scrimshaw, sewing, whalebone, elsie doris whitten, patrice jennings
A sample of beaded work
- Bronze seed beads - Some silver/bronze beads - Some pearl beads - On beige nylon netting - Handmade?
beaded lace border, bronze neads, elsie doris whitten, patrice jennigs
Wooden mushroom used for darning may be gloves from Patrice Jennings' grandmother's collection.
Small wooden mushroom used for darning small items such as gloves.
darning, wood, jennings patrice, elsie doris whitten
Sample of seed beading.
- Sample of decorative beadwork - seed beads - floral & leaf motif
Nil
craft, sample, floral glass beading
A4 50 pp booklet, glossy paper, in colour, photographs and print. report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families
non-fiction
A guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.
aborigines, children, administration law
C 1960's
- Two Brown paper bags with red printing. - "Castor sugar -1 lb net weight when packed"
See above
container, bulk purchase, food purchase
Emerald Wines Presentation Box, Homestead port. Bottle promoting Schwerkolt Cottage. History unknown.
Wooden presentation box marked No 6. Emerald Wines Limited Edition Homestead port with slide top opening. Brown wine bottle Has picture of Schwerkolt Cottage, Mitcham on the label. Port vintage.
Homestead port, Emerald Wines. Bottle label - Homestead Port on top and Schwerkolt cottage maintained by the Nunawading City Council.
emerald wines, homestead wines, robert gardiner
Either night or bedside lamp
Small oil lamp with blue metal base and white glass shade.
oil lamp, lighting
CD player belongs to Peter Simmenauer.
Panasonic car/portable CD player Silver colour with coloured printing and illustrations on top.
Panasonic CD player SL 53111C car/portable 25 playback car accessories. Made in Japan 10 sec ASM II.
cd player, panasonic, japan, peter simmenauer
McNamara collection - sampler of drawn thread work. - various patterns.
- Sampler of drawn thread work. - Cotton, machine edged.
Nil
sampler, drawn thresd
NcNamara family - decorative cuff.
Cotton Cuff. Lace edging and decorative panels. Pleated decorative panels. Button attached.
cuff for wrist, cotton, mcnamara family
non-fiction
A description of War Medals
medals, world war 1914 - 1918, world war 1939 - 1945
In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Waverley Fork Lifts, Rosalie Whalen recorded a presentation to be shown at the celebrations that were held on 11th February, 2023. This video includes a brief history of the Schwerkolt family in Australia and chronicles the genesis of the company, a Schwerkolt family business
Born Digital video record. In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Waverley Fork Lifts, Rosalie Whalen recorded a presentation to be shown at the celebrations that were held on 11th February, 2023. This video includes a brief history of the Schwerkolt family in Australia and chronicles the genesis of the company, a Schwerkolt family business. The video includes many images of Schwerkolt Cottage and the Schwerkolt family.
charles schwerkolt, charles (charlie) schwerkolt, carl benno schwerkolt, wilhelmina schwerkolt, schwerkolt cottage
From the McNamara collection.
White cotton dickie front Plain back with embroidered collar and front with drawn thread work.
dickie front, embroidery, mcnamara
From McNamara collection
Small card with country scene of tree and water with sheep. Words of "Wishing you a very happy Christmas"
christmas, cards, ncnamara, heather
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